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F197 DEW

1989 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,344 mi
Last recorded141,344 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 Renault Espace138,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF197 DEW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 141,344 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Load valve to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 141,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Load valve to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 140,172 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

steering rack damp

Fail 21 Oct 2015 140,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 22 Oct 2014 138,612 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 137,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 135,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 133,382 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 131,235 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 131,235 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 128,731 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 126,363 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 126,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 123,388 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 121,202 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 121,196 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 117,829 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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F197 DEW is a 1989 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1989 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 138,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F197 DEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F197 DEW is a 1989 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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